Top 8 Caves 캉가스 드 오니스 주변

코바돈가 성스러운 동굴은 마법 같은 장소입니다. 아래에서 보면 작은 예배당이 탁 트인 동굴 안에 그림처럼 지어져 있습니다. 위에 올라가면 아름다운 성모 마리아상에 시선이 사로잡혀 작은 예배당 건물에는 거의 신경 쓰지 않게 됩니다. 시간을 갖고 자리가 있다면 벤치에 앉아 잠시 휴식을 취하십시오. 동굴 안에서는 사진 촬영이 금지되어 있지만, 대부분의 방문객은 이를 개의치 않고 사진을 찍습니다. 저도 마찬가지입니다. 하지만 다른 방문객들이 경건하게 벤치에 앉아 있는 동안 성모 마리아상 앞의 울타리 앞에서 포즈를 취하는 것은 최소한 피해야 합니다. 서두르지 말고 동상과 예배당 사진을 재빨리 찍고 물러나십시오. 그 이상은 필요하지 않다고 생각합니다. 이 장소의 마법을 망치지 마십시오!

Interesting spot, possibly full of pilgrims

This section of the GR 105, very close to the Covadonga Sanctuary, is within the boundaries of the Picos de Europa National Park. Here you can enjoy the typical Asturian landscape, where spectacular mountain views coexist with livestock huts.

The Cheese Museum is located in rock caves that have long been used for cheese production. The traditional and typical production of the local blue cheese is explained on illustrated panels. After a guided tour through the rock tunnels, there will be a film screening and a cheese tasting with apple cider in one of the houses.

In the first part of this section, the trail was occupied by cows with very impressive horns, which required a few detours through the thicket. It was also very muddy, but it had also rained the day before. After that, however, a beautiful mountain hike with spectacular views is required. Surefootedness and sturdy footwear are necessary. The trail is rarely used, so it's densely overgrown, but marked with red arrows, albeit sparsely. Wear long clothing; there are ticks!

A truly sacred place to pause

The Covadonga Sanctuary is a Catholic religious complex and an important pilgrimage site. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Covadonga, revered as the patron saint of Asturias. The complex includes several buildings, including the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga, which was built in the 19th century and houses the statue of the Virgin Mary. There is also a smaller church, the Santa Cueva, which is believed to be the site of the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to the Christian army during the Battle of Covadonga in AD 722. The cave is also the burial place of King Pelayo, who led the Christian army to victory in that battle. The complex attracts thousands of visitors each year, who come to admire the impressive views and learn about the history and culture of Asturias.

On the way from the bus stop to the Lagos, you pass the remains of an old mine - recognizable by the rails that are still in place and an old lorry. The rock face into which the mine shaft disappears is very photogenic.